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Welcome to the International HR Day Step Challenge 2026!

International HR Day is celebrating its 7th anniversary! In 2019, the European People Management Association (EAPM) launched International HR Day (IHRD) to recognize and celebrate the people’s profession and HR professionals all over the world.

International HR Day is supported by The World Federation of People Management Associations(WFPMA), a global network of professionals in people management. Together, we honor the vital role HR professionals play in improving workplaces, enhancing well-being, and driving sustainable growth worldwide.

With this step challenge, we invite you to join an international HR community, boost your well-being, and improve the environment one step at a time. Let’s celebrate the positive impact of HR and business collaboration on working lives and performance now and in the future!

Challenge Rules and Goals:

 🌍 Walk for Your Country: Represent your country by contributing as many steps as you can.

🏃‍♂️ Individual Goal:  Aim to reach 1 million steps individually during the challenge period. This means walking approximately 8,000 steps per day over the course of 124 days.

👯‍♀️ Invite Colleagues and Friends:  Spread the word and encourage others to participate.

🌎 Global Goal: Together, we aim to “walk around the world” 100 times, requiring a combined total of 7,000,000,000 stepsfrom all participants.

 📅 Challenge Duration: The challenge begins on May 20 and ends on September 20.

Upon completing the challenge, all participants will receive a digital Challenge Diploma as recognition of their achievement. The most active participants will be celebrated and announced during the EAPM Delegates Assembly in Greece on October 14 2026.

 For a country to qualify for the winner’s announcement, its team must have at least 50 participants.

Let’s walk, celebrate, and win together!